2007 LEO (Lands End to Orkney) Run

Post by **Cam** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:30 am

Hi Bill,

Put me down as a possible, but I have a feeling that it might be the week/end of my best mate's wedding so I'll need to check that.

Post by **Judge** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:31 am

Updated list:

Bill - Definite
Ray - Definite
Andrew - Possible
Roger - Possible
Jon - Possible
Neil - Possible
Jeff - Possible
Cam - Possible

Post by **markattard** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:42 am

You guys make me real jealous!! I have plenty of mogs but cannot join (being too far away!!!),

What I can offer is... if someone needs an experienced morris driver, or has two cars and cannot dive them both...I'm ready to come over and grasp the task...all fuel expenses paid by me....

Post by **Judge** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 8:19 pm

Judge wrote:Updated list:

Bill - Definite
Ray - Definite
Andrew - Possible
Roger - Possible
Jon - Possible
Neil - Possible
Jeff - Possible
Cam - Possible

....and after todays L2B, Neil is now a 'definite'

Post by **Judge** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:51 pm

Right people, now for the rough plan.

Thursday 9th August - Start from Lands End - travel to approx; Stafford (302 miles).
Friday 10th August - Travel to approx Dunblane (303 miles).
Saturday 11th August - Travel to John O'Groats (230 miles) Catch ferry to Orkney.
Sunday 12th August - Visit Rally

If this looks good, please send a PM or email for more details.

Edit - Just a little taster showing where we are headed - http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/ORKN ... pageid=388

Post by **rayofleamington** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 6:55 pm

Hi Bill,

Put me down as a possible, but I have a feeling that it might be the week/end of my best mate's wedding so I'll need to check that

Darn - you mean I need to find a new co-driver?? ;-)

Hmm - Bill, Can't remember if I sent you my thoughts but 3 days to do a 1 day journey

Fortunately it stays light later in north scotland at that time of year.
If I'm there for the 'off' on Thursday, I may stay an extra couple of days in Cornwall and meet you in Orkney ;-)

Post by **Judge** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:36 pm

It's not a race Ray, or a test of endurance (835 miles in a day????), it's supposed to be a leisurely drive and a holiday

But how does everyone else feel?

Currently the list is as follows.

Bill - Definite
Ray - Definite
Andrew - Possible
Roger - Possible
Jon - Possible
Neil - Definite
Jeff - Possible
Cam - Possible

Post by **rayofleamington** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:34 pm

(835 miles in a day????),

as done by young and old - and a fair few board members too, on the JOGLE.
It was only made hard by the late start time and doing it the wrong way (it's light in Scotland long after it gets dark in Cornwall).

Post by **Judge** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:14 am

Yes, but as you say, ".......everybody and his dog has already done Lands End to John O'Groats......", but this is intended to be something different, and some have already requested a 'no rush' run.

Having said this, I will of course go along with the majority vote

Post by **Judge** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:22 pm

No excuses, just blatantly bringing it to the top of the pile again

Edit - For those of you seriously considering joining us on this run, I think you should know that in view of the problems with accomodation we have previously encountered in Orkney at show time, we have already booked ours

Post by **Judge** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 8:22 am

Judge wrote:No excuses, just blatantly bringing it to the top of the pile again

Edit - For those of you seriously considering joining us on this run, I think you should know that in view of the problems with accomodation we have previously encountered in Orkney at show time, we have already booked ours

.........and again

Post by **Onne** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 8:32 am

Wel, you can put me on the list. I will try and get the days off

Post by **Judge** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 4:25 pm

Great

The updated list is now as follows.

Bill - Definite
Ray - Definite
Neil - Definite
Onne - Definite
Andrew - Possible
Roger - Possible
Jon - Possible
Jeff - Possible
Cam - Possible

Post by **Onne** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:34 pm

Excellent!

Post by **Judge** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:17 pm

Although I have managed to get a small ad put in the next issue of Minor Matters about this run, I would advise those of you on here that are definitely intending to join us, to be seriously thinking about booking accomodation now, especially on Orkney.

Post by **Judge** » Wed May 02, 2007 8:06 am

The updated LEO list is now as follows.

Bill - Definite
Ray - Definite
Neil - Definite
Onne - Definite
Victoria - Definite
Andrew - Possible
Roger - Possible
Jon - Possible
Jeff - Possible
Cam - Possible
Alex - Possible

Any more possibles, or better still, definites?

Post by **alex_holden** » Wed May 02, 2007 9:09 am

Do you have any more information yet about accommodation, ferry bookings, etc.?

Post by **Judge** » Wed May 02, 2007 3:58 pm

The rough plan is as follows Alex,

Thursday 9th August - Start from Lands End - travel to approx; Stafford (302 miles).
Friday 10th August - Travel to approx Dunblane (303 miles).
Saturday 11th August - Travel to John O'Groats (230 miles) Catch ferry to Orkney www.pentlandferries.co.uk
Sunday 12th August - Visit Rally http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/ORKN ... pageid=388

Although everyone will be responsible for their own bookings, accomodation, ferries etc, once I have received PM's from those that definitely will be taking part, I will endeavour to keep everyone together as far as is possible.

Post by **alex_holden** » Wed May 02, 2007 5:25 pm

Where were you thinking of staying on the way up? Camp sites, youth hostels, B&Bs, Travelodges, five star luxury hotels? Accommodation at the cheaper end of the scale would make the trip more viable for me.

Is the plan to catch the 18:45 ferry from Gill's Bay to St. Margaret's Hope on Saturday, stay two nights on Orkney, then come back on the 08:00 Monday ferry?

The Kirkwall Youth Hostel on Orkney sounds very nice.

Post by **jamesmorrisminorfan** » Sat May 05, 2007 6:39 pm

I live in Dornoch (north east of Scotland). Can I join you as you're passing? I doubt my little car would survive the entire journey